Operations Staff Accountant

About Sound: 

Headquartered in Nashvile, TN, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe. 

Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more: 

• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Paid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policy
• Ten company-paid holidays per year â€¯ 

About the Team: 

About the Role: 

The ideal candidate for the Operations Staff Accountant will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to work for a dynamic, growing company within the health care industry. A rounded accounting education base, analytical thinking, innovative mindset and polished interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of an organization are key to success in this role.

The Details:  100% Remote WFH within the United States

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Monthly invoice preparation and month-end close process
• Understanding, researching, and analyzing scheduling/payroll information
• Liaison between payroll and operational accounting teams
• Researching and resolving operations and accounting compensation questions in a quick and confidential manner
• Assisting with the creation and implementation of new standardized processes
• Preparing journal entries and relevant support
• Performing general ledger reconciliations – monthly/quarterly/annually with supporting documentation
• Analyzing and interpreting monthly variances actuals/compared to budget
• Supporting regional internal and external teams
• Other projects and duties as assigned

What we are looking for:  

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience: 

Values:

• Work Ethic – Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude
• Emotional Intelligence – The ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others, using this information to guide one’s thinking and actions
• Adaptability – Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve and be coachable
• Resourcefulness – Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions when necessary
• Committed – Demonstrates a dedication to the job, project, organization, customer/clients, and co-workers
• Communication – The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly, consistently, ask questions, and to interact people across all levels of the organization
• Prioritization/Organization: The ability to triage workload and plan accordingly in order to meet deadlines accurately and efficiently
• Team Player – The desire to support and help their team succeed, especially under challenging circumstances

Knowledge: 

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Working knowledge of scheduling, payroll, and general ledger accounting
• Analyzing variances from trend in financial reporting from budget and prior periods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, comfortable with other Microsoft Office Suite applications

Experience: 

•   1-3 years’ experience in public/private accounting

Pay Range:  $70,000 -$80,000. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographical location.

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.